XKB configuration manager ERROR and keyboard layout repair after save config using Save to X configuration NVIDIA DRIVER

[Zuzia]

Hi i think this is bug.

After install Nvidia driver all work good but when i save my setting to /etc/x11/xorg.conf Nvidia replace it and please look my xorg.conf now.

# nvidia-settings: X configuration file generated by nvidia-settings
# nvidia-settings: version 440.36

Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "Layout0"
Screen 0 "Screen0" 0 0
InputDevice "Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard"
InputDevice "Mouse0" "CorePointer"
Option "Xinerama" "0"
EndSection

Section "Files"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"

# generated from default
Identifier "Mouse0"
Driver "mouse"
Option "Protocol" "auto"
Option "Device" "/dev/psaux"
#Option "Emulate3Buttons" "no"
Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5" #scrollwheel
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
# generated from default
Identifier "Keyboard0"
Driver "kbd"
EndSection

Here is what i change to repair xkbd error when i wont change keyboard to Polish if i not do that after choice keyboard layout alweys back to US and alweys error if i wont change layout from XKB configuration Manager NVIDIA NOT GENERATE "Input Class" then any keyboard can't be configured...

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Section "InputClass"
        Identifier "system-keyboard"
        MatchIsKeyboard "on"
	Option      "XkbLayout" "pl"
        Option "XkbModel" "pc104"
        Option "XkbVariant" "qwertz"
        Option "XkbOptions" "grp:alt_shift_toggle"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"

# HorizSync source: edid, VertRefresh source: edid
Identifier "Monitor0"
VendorName "Unknown"
ModelName "DELL U2718Q"
HorizSync 10.0 - 137.0
VertRefresh 49.0 - 86.0
Option "DPMS"
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "Device0"
Driver "nvidia"
VendorName "NVIDIA Corporation"
BoardName "GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen0"
Device "Device0"
Monitor "Monitor0"
DefaultDepth 24
Option "Stereo" "0"
Option "nvidiaXineramaInfoOrder" "DFP-0"
Option "metamodes" "1920x1080_60 +0+0"
Option "SLI" "Off"
Option "MultiGPU" "Off"
Option "BaseMosaic" "off"
SubSection "Display"
Depth 24
EndSubSection
EndSection[/code]

With that mod all works perfect... Can someone repair this to work out of box?
Thanks Cheers from Poland.

[bigpup]

This is not really a bug.
The Nvidia X server Settings program option to save to X configuration file is not designed for how Puppy works.
Puppy does not follow exactly the norms of main stream Linux.

Simple answer.
When using the Nvidia X server settings program do not use the option to save to X configuration file.

Only make changes to xorg.conf by using the Puppy programs and xorgwizard.

The Nvidia X server Settings program is best to use for making changes on how the Nvidia driver is controlled.
The driver is controlled by a configuration file /root/.nvidia-settings-rc that is auto produced by quitting Nvidia X server Settings program.
All setting changes go into this file and is auto updated when you quit the Nvidia X server Settings program.
This is completely separate from xorg.conf and is what controls the Nvidia driver functions.

[Zuzia]

Hi

When using the Nvidia X server settings program do not use the option to save to X configuration file.

If i not use this then after reboot system all back to normal difrent resolution and any changes not work when i use aplly and OK button.

Only make changes to xorg.conf by using the Puppy programs and xorgwizard.

When i use Xorg Video wizard not matter

screen resolution / color depth (xorg.conf)
or
screen resolution (xrandr)

Still after press buton redirect me to Nvidia X server Setting window.

You tell me i must add all manualy to /etc/x11/xorg.conf? If i do that still nvidia driver will be used?

And last question then how i can generate orginal xorg.conf from puppy? Becouse now all work for me and i change even backup file but i try again and look if changes will be saved in xorg.conf properly without generete nvidia.conf

[takenp]

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Section "InputClass"
        Identifier "system-keyboard"
        MatchIsKeyboard "on"
	Option      "XkbLayout" "pl"
        Option "XkbModel" "pc104"
        Option "XkbVariant" "qwertz"
        Option "XkbOptions" "grp:alt_shift_toggle"
EndSection

This saved me time, thx dude. I apparently saved Nvidia settings in Bionicpup to Xorg.conf as @bigpup said and lost that section and then could not figure out what had happened? Now it works perfectly I mean switching.

BTW, In Tahrpup I found cool keyboard switcher called 'gxkb' that does switching and shows country flags in a tray. But it is 32bit only that is not suitable for Bionic and Fossa... Do you use anything?

[Grey]

BTW, In Tahrpup I found cool keyboard switcher called 'gxkb' that does switching and shows country flags in a tray. But it is 32bit only that is not suitable for Bionic and Fossa... Do you use anything?

gxkb is the best language switcher (indicator), especially for Slavic languages. It was written by one cool dude from Ukraine. I've been using gxkb since Tahrpup and now at Fossapup64.
It is NOT 32-bit only. gxkb is present in the PPM(Puppy Package Manager) of Bionicpup and Fossapup. But it's better to compile a fresh version from GitHub:
https://github.com/zen-tools/gxkb
P.S. But there is an unpleasant feature ... It is advisable to install it THE FIRST of all programs after the first launch of Tahrpup-Xenialpup-Bionicpup-Fossapup - otherwise there are troubles with xorg.conf and so on.

[Zuzia]

This saved me time, thx dude. I apparently saved Nvidia settings in Bionicpup to Xorg.conf as @bigpup said and lost that section and then could not figure out what had happened? Now it works perfectly I mean switching.

BTW, In Tahrpup I found cool keyboard switcher called 'gxkb' that does switching and shows country flags in a tray. But it is 32bit only that is not suitable for Bionic and Fossa... Do you use anything?

Im Happy i can help you This is good solution anyway. But still i must know how to save nvidia setting without use xorg.conf

[Zuzia]

BTW, In Tahrpup I found cool keyboard switcher called 'gxkb' that does switching and shows country flags in a tray. But it is 32bit only that is not suitable for Bionic and Fossa... Do you use anything?

gxkb is the best language switcher (indicator), especially for Slavic languages. It was written by one cool dude from Ukraine. I've been using gxkb since Tahrpup and now at Fossapup64.
It is NOT 32-bit only. gxkb is present in the PPM(Puppy Package Manager) of Bionicpup and Fossapup. But it's better to compile a fresh version from GitHub:
https://github.com/zen-tools/gxkb
P.S. But there is an unpleasant feature ... It is advisable to install it THE FIRST of all programs after the first launch of Tahrpup-Xenialpup-Bionicpup-Fossapup - otherwise there are troubles with xorg.conf and so on.

I still use bionic i like him. But some dey i must update to Fossa i never try Tahrpup before. Still i wait coz i not like test fresh linux biuld

[bigpup]

But still i must know how to save nvidia setting without use xorg.conf

The Nvidia X server Settings program works for all other Nvidia settings.

Just do not use the settings page X server Display Configuration

Any of those changes need to be done using the Puppy program xorgwizard.

The other settings in the program do not change xorg.conf.
(xvideo, OpenGL, antialising, Power Mizer, Nvidia settings configuration)
They change a config file /root/.nvidia-settings-rc
Those settings can be changed and will be used by the Nvidia driver.
When you quit the program, it auto updates the .nvidia-settings-rc file.

Note:
About xorgwizard program.
If you are using Fossapup64 9.5 and maybe other Puppies.
Exit to prompt and type xorgwizard to run it.

[Zuzia]

But still i must know how to save nvidia setting without use xorg.conf

The Nvidia X server Settings program works for all other Nvidia settings.

Just do not use the settings page X server Display Configuration

Any of those changes need to be done using the Puppy program xorgwizard.

The other settings in the program do not change xorg.conf.
(xvideo, OpenGL, antialising, Power Mizer, Nvidia settings configuration)
They change a config file /root/.nvidia-settings-rc
Those settings can be changed and will be used by the Nvidia driver.
When you quit the program, it auto updates the .nvidia-settings-rc file.

Note:
About xorgwizard program.
If you are using Fossapup64 9.5 and maybe other Puppies.
Exit to prompt and type xorgwizard to run it.

Hi i do all what you tel my keyboard work great with orginal xorg.conf now not moded any way but when i setup resolution in nvidia x control panel and change from 4k to full HD coz UI in puppy is bad scaled and too small i use apply and OK button only and no save to xorg conf like You said then after restart x server my resolution back to 4k again and when i restart puppy same. Nvidia not wont save my changes... If normal way setup withot xorg.conf save...

This is my xorg,conf now and nvidia.rc

Nvidia

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#
# /root/.nvidia-settings-rc
#
# Configuration file for nvidia-settings - the NVIDIA X Server Settings utility
# Generated on Wed Jan 27 17:03:21 2021
#

# ConfigProperties:

RcFileLocale = C
DisplayStatusBar = Yes
SliderTextEntries = Yes
IncludeDisplayNameInConfigFile = No
ShowQuitDialog = No
UpdateRulesOnProfileNameChange = Yes
Timer = Memory_Used_(GPU_0),Yes,3000
Timer = Thermal_Monitor_(GPU_0),Yes,1000
Timer = PowerMizer_Monitor_(GPU_0),Yes,1000

# Attributes:

0/SyncToVBlank=1
0/LogAniso=0
0/FSAA=0
0/TextureClamping=1
0/FXAA=0
0/AllowFlipping=1
0/FSAAAppControlled=1
0/LogAnisoAppControlled=1
0/OpenGLImageSettings=3
0/FSAAAppEnhanced=0
0/ShowGraphicsVisualIndicator=0
0/XVideoSyncToDisplayID=HDMI-0
[DPY:HDMI-0]/RedBrightness=0.000000
[DPY:HDMI-0]/GreenBrightness=0.000000
[DPY:HDMI-0]/BlueBrightness=0.000000
[DPY:HDMI-0]/RedContrast=0.000000
[DPY:HDMI-0]/GreenContrast=0.000000
[DPY:HDMI-0]/BlueContrast=0.000000
[DPY:HDMI-0]/RedGamma=1.000000
[DPY:HDMI-0]/GreenGamma=1.000000
[DPY:HDMI-0]/BlueGamma=1.000000
[DPY:HDMI-0]/Dithering=0
[DPY:HDMI-0]/DitheringMode=0
[DPY:HDMI-0]/DitheringDepth=0
[DPY:HDMI-0]/DigitalVibrance=0
[DPY:HDMI-0]/ColorSpace=0
[DPY:HDMI-0]/ColorRange=0
[DPY:HDMI-0]/SynchronousPaletteUpdates=0
[DPY:DP-0]/Dithering=0
[DPY:DP-0]/DitheringMode=0
[DPY:DP-0]/DitheringDepth=0
[DPY:DP-0]/ColorSpace=0
[DPY:DP-0]/ColorRange=0
[DPY:DP-0]/SynchronousPaletteUpdates=0
[DPY:DP-1]/Dithering=0
[DPY:DP-1]/DitheringMode=0
[DPY:DP-1]/DitheringDepth=0
[DPY:DP-1]/ColorSpace=0
[DPY:DP-1]/ColorRange=0
[DPY:DP-1]/SynchronousPaletteUpdates=0
[DPY:DP-2]/Dithering=0
[DPY:DP-2]/DitheringMode=0
[DPY:DP-2]/DitheringDepth=0
[DPY:DP-2]/ColorSpace=0
[DPY:DP-2]/ColorRange=0
[DPY:DP-2]/SynchronousPaletteUpdates=0
[DPY:DP-3]/Dithering=0
[DPY:DP-3]/DitheringMode=0
[DPY:DP-3]/DitheringDepth=0
[DPY:DP-3]/ColorSpace=0
[DPY:DP-3]/ColorRange=0
[DPY:DP-3]/SynchronousPaletteUpdates=0
[DPY:DP-4]/Dithering=0
[DPY:DP-4]/DitheringMode=0
[DPY:DP-4]/DitheringDepth=0
[DPY:DP-4]/ColorSpace=0
[DPY:DP-4]/ColorRange=0
[DPY:DP-4]/SynchronousPaletteUpdates=0
[DPY:DP-5]/Dithering=0
[DPY:DP-5]/DitheringMode=0
[DPY:DP-5]/DitheringDepth=0
[DPY:DP-5]/ColorSpace=0
[DPY:DP-5]/ColorRange=0
[DPY:DP-5]/SynchronousPaletteUpdates=0

Xorg

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# eudev
# pre-constructed xorg.conf, for use by /usr/sbin/xorgwizard-automatic
#
# - special xorg.conf template to be used with udev
# - udev adds input devices that are used by the xorg evdev driver
# - however the xorg gui/cli will still be functional to change
#   screen resolution, bit depth, etc..

# **********************************************************************
# Module section -- this  section  is used to specify
# which dynamically loadable modules to load.
# **********************************************************************
#
Section "Module"

	# This loads the DBE extension module.
	Load        "dbe"  	# Double buffer extension

EndSection

# **********************************************************************
# Files section.  This allows default font paths to be set
# **********************************************************************

Section "Files"

	# Multiple FontPath entries are allowed
	FontPath   "/usr/share/X11/fonts/misc/"
	FontPath   "/usr/share/X11/fonts/Type1/"
	FontPath   "/usr/share/X11/fonts/TTF/"

EndSection

# **********************************************************************
# Server flags section.
# **********************************************************************

Section "ServerFlags"

	# Enables mode switching with xrandr
	Option "RandR" "on"

	# With this, Xorg talks to udev to add evdev devices
	Option "AutoAddDevices" "true"

	# Xorg 7.4, Ubuntu Jaunty, CTRL-ALT-BACKSPACE is disabled by default...
	Option "DontZap" "false"

EndSection

# ===============================================================

Section "InputClass"
	Identifier "keyboard-all"
	MatchIsKeyboard "on"
	MatchDevicePath "/dev/input/event*"
	Driver      "evdev"
	Option      "XkbRules" "evdev"
	Option      "XkbModel" "pc104" #xkbmodel0
	Option      "XkbLayout" "pl"
	Option      "XkbVariant" "legacy" #xkbvariant0
	Option      "XkbOptions" "terminate:ctrl_alt_bksp" #xkboptions0
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
	Identifier   "Monitor0"
	VendorName   "Monitor Vendor"
	ModelName    "Monitor Model"
#	HorizSync    35-81
#	VertRefresh  59-76
	#UseModes     "Modes0" #monitor0usemodes
#	Option      "PreferredMode" "1024x768" #monitor0prefmode
	EndSection
	
Section "Modes"
	Identifier "Modes0"
	#modes0modeline0
EndSection

Section "Device"
	Identifier  "Card0"
#	Driver      "vesa" #card0driver
#	VendorName  "Unknown Vendor"
#	BoardName   "Unknown Board"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
	Identifier "Screen0"
	Device     "Card0"
	Monitor    "Monitor0"
#	DefaultDepth 24
	#Option         "metamodes" "1280x800_60 +0+0" #METAMODES_0
	Subsection "Display"
		Depth       24 #screen0depth
		Modes       "1920x1080" #screen0modes
	EndSubsection
EndSection

Section "ServerLayout"
	Identifier     "X.org config"
	Screen         "Screen0"
#	InputDevice    "Mouse0" "CorePointer"
#	InputDevice    "Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard"
EndSection

And look in nvidia.rc i not have any resolution parametr...
I look in net and i probably have same problem. If i save to xorg.conf all setting wolk like charm... But still i wont try setup xorg and nvidia.rc normal. But now i dont know what i can do...
Ok Friend i find solution!
I CHECK Include X Display Names in the Config File.
And all resolurion setting is saved after restart X server

[bigpup]

when i setup resolution in nvidia x control panel and change from 4k to full HD coz UI in puppy is bad scaled and too small i use apply and OK button only and no save to xorg conf like You said then after restart x server my resolution back to 4k again and when i restart puppy same.

.
In Puppy you cannot use the Nvidia X server Settings program to set the resolution.
Do not use it for resolution settings.

Menu->Exit
Select Exit to prompt
Type xorgwizard
Use this program to change resolution settings.

You do need to make sure you select a resolution the monitor will accept.
The resolution selection list is scroll-able.
You need to scroll down list to see all possible selections.

Nvidia X server Settings programs other settings can be done using it.
Those settings go int the /root/.nvidia-settings-rc file
Just do not use it to make resolution changes.

[Zuzia]

when i setup resolution in nvidia x control panel and change from 4k to full HD coz UI in puppy is bad scaled and too small i use apply and OK button only and no save to xorg conf like You said then after restart x server my resolution back to 4k again and when i restart puppy same.

.
In Puppy you cannot use the Nvidia X server Settings program to set the resolution.
Do not use it for resolution settings.

Menu->Exit
Select Exit to prompt
Type xorgwizard
Use this program to change resolution settings.

You do need to make sure you select a resolution the monitor will accept.
The resolution selection list is scroll-able.
You need to scroll down list to see all possible selections.

Nvidia X server Settings programs other settings can be done using it.
Just do not use it to make resolution changes.

I do that before look my xorg conf he not modifited and orginal config have full HD resolution but when i not use resolution from nvidia my monitor alweys display 4k not mater what i setup in xorgwizard... I use ctrl+ alt + F2 i write uder name and pass i write xorgwizard i setup reset xorg.conf then agein i use wizard and setup resolution to 1920x1080 then exit restart x server and nothing coz my monitor auto setting in nvidia control panel change all resolution to prefered from my 4k dell monitor. Thats why i do that. Still in xorg conf i have full HD and in nvidia also now and all work but this time nvidia.rc and corg.conf is 2 separated not mod files.

Look this is my xorg.conf display setting all setup in wizard.

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen0"
Device "Card0"
Monitor "Monitor0"
# DefaultDepth 24
#Option "metamodes" "1280x800_60 +0+0" #METAMODES_0
Subsection "Display"
Depth 24 #screen0depth
Modes "1920x1080" #screen0modes
EndSubsection
EndSection

Look bold line but still my monitor display 4K if i not save changes in nvidia contorl panel... to nvidia-rc
I test meny linux distro not only puppy and scale not work good with 4K resolution display coz linux not scale all UI. In windows i can use 4k but cale UI to 200% and i have nice 4k font in windows system but my whole UI have same size like in HD resolution. Linux have problem with this. rly big problem. Soon i show You.

[Zuzia]

Ok once again i test xorg.conf and i know only my xorg.conf change display resolution (read all work like must now)...
I setup HD and 4K resolution in xorg and for fast change i use only hash -> #

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Screen0"
Device "Card0"
Monitor "Monitor0"
# DefaultDepth 24
#Option "metamodes" "1280x800_60 +0+0" #METAMODES_0
Subsection "Display"
Depth 24 #screen0depth
Modes "1920x1080" #screen0modes
#Modes "3840x2160" #screen0modes
EndSubsection

I test restart x and work normal then all ok nvidia X control pannel is uselles for resolution change then...
Still i never use 4k in puppy coz even if i change meny seting to scale all UI never will be perfect.

Look this is my normal perfect size UI resolution Full HD and TRASH 4K even if i resize ui manualy font, task bar, dpi and all others never was perfect match like in orginal full HD...
Puppy and all others linux need option scale all UI 100 150 175 200 and random % then all will be ok. Or never will be perfect if resolution will be higher then full HD
4K on linux looks super bad font still not looks sharp image is worst then on HD and UI scaled like resolution is nightmer.

Click image on site fiew times for real size zoom

HD

4K

[bigpup]

Puppy having some of the older core Linux files and programs, so it will still give good support for older hardware.
Providing the latest 4K resolution support is not something Puppy is really trying to get working correctly.

In a terminal:
xrandr

Please post output.
I have an idea, but need to see what xrandr shows for output.

[Zuzia]

Hi again Friend

This is what terminal sey

Screen 0: minimum 8 x 8, current 1920 x 1080, maximum 32767 x 32767
HDMI-0 connected primary 1920x1080+0+0 (normal left inverted right x axis y axis) 610mm x 350mm
3840x2160 60.00 + 59.94 50.00 30.00 29.97 25.00 23.98
2560x1440 59.95
2048x1280 60.00
2048x1080 24.00
1920x1080 60.00* 59.94 50.00 29.97 25.00 23.98
1600x1200 60.00
1600x900 60.00
1280x1024 75.02 60.02
1280x720 59.94 50.00
1152x864 75.00
1024x768 75.03 60.00
800x600 75.00 60.32
720x576 50.00
720x480 59.94
640x480 75.00 59.94 59.93
DP-0 disconnected (normal left inverted right x axis y axis)
DP-1 disconnected (normal left inverted right x axis y axis)
DP-2 disconnected (normal left inverted right x axis y axis)
DP-3 disconnected (normal left inverted right x axis y axis)
DP-4 disconnected (normal left inverted right x axis y axis)
DP-5 disconnected (normal left inverted right x axis y axis)

Wow maximum resolution is wierd square <- ??? 16:9 aspect ratio 4K is 3840x2160 and 60 Hz for my display not maximum 32767 x 32767